I aspire to create "Visible Feelings" that can
be shared by those who care to pause and wonder.
I call upon my Life's Experiences to inspire me
and I let the feeling emerge in my work.I have
been amazed, and sometimes disturbed, by what I
have learnt about myself through my paintings. I
am so much richer for knowing myself better.

Alan Brain January 2010

Artist's Background

Alan Brain discovered
painting about twelve years ago when he attended
a water colouring class with some friends. It
led to a change of direction that he has never
regretted. Today, his unique style, combined
with spiritual awareness, produces works of
unusual vibrancy and colour. As a former pilot
and constant flyer, the immensity of the heavens
with its changing moods has fascinated Alan. It
features in many of his paintings where he
manages to capture the vastness and
mysteriousness of space.

His early years in Japan may have enhanced his
bold view of landscapes and skies and you can
see in his work the influence of wonderful open
spaces to be found in places such as Wales,
Arizona, New Mexico and Africa, all of which
Alan visits regularly. However, such harmony
with nature cannot be taught, it is an intrinsic
part of the artist that we are fortunate to
glimpse.

Alan exhibits several times a year in and around
his home in Chobham Surrey, England. His work has been
accepted for several prestigious exhibitions in
London including the Guild of Aviation Artists
and the Society of Marine Artists. Alan also
applies his teaching skills (he was a Flying
Instructor) and helps his fellow artists through
his course called “Find You Own Painting
Direction” and by One to One tuition.

He believes it is important to give something
back to those less fortunate than ourselves and
is a strong supporter of the Samaritans charity;
a percentage from his painting sales are
contributed to his local branch.